There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region) by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Eravurbus Wellawatta
7h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
10h 8mRs 3,766–7,655Drive 368.3 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region)car 368.3 km
6h 39mRs 16,610–23,993Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region)taxi 368.3 km
6h 39mRs 18,000–22,000Bus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Eravurbus
11h 37mRs 4,347–5,029
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region) is to train which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 8000 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region) is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region). However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Eravur via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Eravur Station via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Jaffna and Batticaloa District (Region) is 418 km. The road distance is 368.3 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region), including transfers.
Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region) is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 8000 and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa District (Region), Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Batticaloa District (Region) via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Eravur in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region) via Maho Junction and Eravur Station in around 10h 8m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Maho Junction to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Eravur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Eravur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
Bus from Vavuniya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region) is 368 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Jaffna to Batticaloa District (Region).
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa District (Region).